| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.5 km |
| Coordinates | -26.631, -70.553 |
| UTC time | 1982-09-20 08:23:18.230 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 20, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, September 20, 1982 at 08:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 84.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.553 and latitude -26.631.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-09-20
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